Fisherman drowns, two rescued after windstorm struck Lake Victoria

A fisherman died after their boat capsized in Lake Victoria near Oyamo Island, Siaya County, following strong winds early Sunday morning.

Chrispo Omuko, 57, died at around 4:30 a.m. Oyamo Beach Management Unit chairman, Calvins Omondi, said the deceased was with two others when the windstorm struck, and they all fell into the lake.

The two others, however, managed to swim and were rescued by other fishermen.

The chairman said that by the time the rescue team arrived, Omuko had already drowned, adding, however, that they later managed to retrieve his body.

They planned to take it to Bondo Sub-county Hospital mortuary.

Mr Omondi urged fishermen to be careful, especially during the forthcoming long rains season, which brings many windstorms.